Tigers 2, Royals 0
Alex Presley notched a one-out single through the middle of the diamond. Nick Castellanos followed with a single to left field, and Jeimer Candelario brought him home with his second RBI single of the night, putting the Tigers up 2-0.
Ian Kinsler popped out to leadoff the frame.
Bottom 2nd: Tigers 1, Royals 0
Mike Moustakas drew a leadoff walk from Jordan Zimmeramann, but the Tigers starter bounced back to get Brandon Moss to ground into a double play. Alcides Escobar flew out to center field to end the inning.